18 Pictures Of Unexpected Animal Friendships That Prove Animals Are Undefeated Friendship Champions

You will never see these friendships coming. Dogs, cats, lions, tigers, and bears... oh my!

Jesse

• Published in Animals
• June 25, 2022

Animals are not only a delight to humans; it seems they also go about spreading that joy to other animals. We guess it’s because they have so much love and compassion to give that it’s difficult not to share. 

While many believe that animals only form friendships with their kind alone, there is adequate evidence to prove quite the opposite. So don’t fret when you see your dog playing with your neighbor’s cat — it's all a part of the beautiful friendships only animals can provide. 

There are several reasons why animals form these unusual friendships. Some of the more social animals look for animal friends from other species when their pride or packs are absent.

With solitary animals, they form connections with other species they interact with or those who assisted in raising them, mainly if their parents are no longer with them. Whatever the cause, odd friendships like these prove that animals are amazing. 

We have compiled pictures of unusual animal friendships that prove that these creatures can find family in other species. At the same time, some are hilarious, and others are emotional.

All are guaranteed to get your heart jumping with excitement. After the first picture, we can't promise that you won't get addicted to these cute critters.

1. A new friend for a fresh start

This pup made a new friend on his first day of school. How adorable!

2. Triple threat

When three giants come together, expect three times the cuteness.

3. A smooth operation

Teamwork makes the dream work.

4. Some nose-bopping fun

You should do this with friends and family.

5. Geese Patrol

These geese are too kind.

6. The cheetah to her dog

Now, that’s the kind of support everyone needs.

7. All are welcome

This sure looks like fun.

8. Digging deep

This crew of diggers better find some gold.

9. Tough times never last, but cat friends do

How thoughtful of this kitty to cuddle her doggie friend who is scared of fireworks.

10. Bound together

This fella’s not changing anytime soon.

11. The perfect escape

It looks like a lot of planning went into this.

12. Much-needed snuggle time

They are cashing in on all the cuddle time they could get.

13. Doggie boy band

BTS has got nothing on these cuties. We can already image the crowd screaming for more.

14. All the kisses possible

We can’t help but feel just a little jealous.

15. This family of otters have made a new friend

Otters seen interacting with an orangutan named Uijan at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium. 

16. It can't get more adorable than this

This dog and duck make a lovely duo. You can feel your heart melting as you stare.

17. Their fur markings look so similar. No wonder they can't stay away from each other.

After his mother died, Hans, the goat, found unexpected company in the form of two Saint Bernard dogs.

18. This is VERY unusual

In a southern Indian town, a monkey named Raami was sighted hitching a ride on the back of his new friend.

You are a mushy mess right now, aren’t you? We warned you. It’s impossible to scroll through all these pictures and not find them adorable.

We hope we have proven beyond all reasonable doubt that animals are undefeated friendship champions. We're sure these pictures shattered some preexisting notions about animals and how they form friendships.

Which of these animal friendships surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments section; we're itching to hear your thoughts.

Jesse